Brazilian star Ronaldo , former Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan striker has announced he will retire from football at the end of next year.
The 33-year-old has signed a new two-year deal at Corinthians which expires on December 31, 2011, after which he will retire after an illustrious career.
He said : “I have extended my contract for another two years and that will be the last of my career. I want to give my all, have fun and finish with some major achievements.”
Ronaldo, a three-time FIFA World Player of the Year, has suffered from major knee problems in his career while his return to Brazilian football with Corinthians has been blighted by a thigh injury.
Despite that he has great affection for the Sao Paulo squad and is set to become a club ambassador when he retires.
“The crowd that follow us is very passionate,” he added. “I am increasingly fond of this club. It has been a wonderful chapter of my life here in Sao Paulo.”
His agent Fabiano Farah said : “Ronaldo will become a representative of Corinthians abroad. We will combine his name and the importance it has with the strength of the club.” Ronaldo has won 97 caps for Brazil.
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